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Lace Babydoll Dress from Dorothy Perkins

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Thanks to the eighties revival of recent years, lace has made its way back into the mainstream of fashion. It's finally being used for a wider variety of looks, delving further into fashion history for inspiration to the 1960s with this Lace Babydoll Dress from Dorothy Perkins.

The dress has an instantly early sixties cut, with three quarter sleeves, a short full skirt and high neckline creating a cutesy retro silhouette that was found on both sides of the pond at the time. The daisy print lace adds a textural edge to the simple cut, finished in a shade of red that's just daring enough to stop this being too girlish.

It's available now from Dorothy Perkins for £42.

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Floral gypsy tunic dress

222153619 Spring has definitely sprung and you can embrace the changing seasons with this 1970s-inspired floral gypsy tunic dress.

The lovely large print floral design and capped sleeves create a flattering floaty look and it's ideal when the temperature starts hotting up.

It's the perfect summer picnic daytime outfit, or with chunky heels and hooped gold earrings it creates a 1970s evening look with a modern twist. Get your own for only £24.99 from New Look.

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Sleeveless Shirt Dress from Topshop Petite

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When we think of summer dresses it's often florals and bright colours that spring to mind. Just because the weather is brighter, however, doesn't mean more sultry shades are unwelcomed in fashion. Ideally using a very retro shade of brown, this Sleeveless Shirt Dress from Topshop Petite is effortlessly summery.

The sleeveless shirt cut has a subte sixties feel, enhanced by the scalloped Peter Pan collar and button-up front. The lightly cinched waist allows for a sharp silhouette, along with a feminine and flowing skirt shape. The tan brown colour choice is lifted with a white polka dot, while retaining that very sixties shade.

It's available now from Topshop for £32.

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Silk Tulle Prom Dress by Dolce & Gabbana

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For most of us the pricetags of high end designer fashion mean even a look at couture is best avoided, but on a few very special occasions there's just no resisting a peek. This Strapless Silk Dress from Dolce & Gabbana is a stunning item that might just be worthy of going out of your way to get your mitts on.

The style takes clear inspiration from fifties prom dresses, but the cut, fabrics and design are a cut above high street looks with the same idea. The full skirt and high waist create an exaggerated femininity, tying in with a sweetheart neckline to achieve the ideal silhouette. In a sumptuous silk, the floral design is irresistibly classic too.

It's available from Matches Fashion in the UK for a staggering price of £3185.

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Drinks On Me Dress by Bettie Page Clothing

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While the large percentage of retro reproduction designs is dedicated to amped up evening looks, there's nothing quite like the perfect daytime dress to truly delight. This Drinks On Me Dress by Bettie Page is the perfect choice for those dreaming about picnic season.

This piece achieves the perfect balance between daring and demure with a strapless cut and scooped back, countered by a full skirt and high neckline. The bold print is kept from being garish with a selection of colourful but classic shades, with the red belt providing the perfect finishing touch.

It's available now from ModCloth for $101.99.

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Sixties Shift dress by Karen Millen

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The title pretty much sums up what this is – a Sixties Shift dress by Karen Millen.

Very much inspired by 'swinging London' not least with the black and white finish, this is a colourblock shift dress with bib front detail and a length that sits just above the knee, the whole thing finished off with branded Karen Millen metalwork and a contrast buttoned waist.

Not the cheapest dress on the high street though, with a price tag of £175.

Find out more at the Karen Millen website